Port-Louis, Morbihan
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Port-Louis is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France, historically significant for trade with India. The French East India Company was established here in 1664, leading to the development of nearby Lorient's shipyard. The citadel, initially built in 1590, housed notable prisoners like Louis Napoleon.
Statistics
Area
1.07 km²
Population
2,608